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Boer Collection (#23)

"Unveiling the Untold Stories: The Boer War and its Impact on South Africa" Step back in time to the late 19th century

Background imageBoer Collection: Boer / Rhodes at Kimberley

Boer / Rhodes at Kimberley
Cecil Rhodes watching the effect of the Long Cecil gun on the enemy trenches

Background imageBoer Collection: Boer / Cronje Surrenders

Boer / Cronje Surrenders
The surrender of Cronje at Paardeberg

Background imageBoer Collection: Boer Prison Guard

Boer Prison Guard
Boer prisoners escorted inside the prison by armed guard

Background imageBoer Collection: Boer War / Zulus in Action

Boer War / Zulus in Action
Mounted Zulu warriors in action against Boer troops

Background imageBoer Collection: Boer War / Baden Powell

Boer War / Baden Powell
Mafeking defended by Baden Powell

Background imageBoer Collection: Boer Bull & Brit Lion

Boer Bull & Brit Lion
CARTOON The Boer Bull, with the face of Paul Kruger, charges the British Lion

Background imageBoer Collection: Boer / Refugees / Tofani

Boer / Refugees / Tofani
REFUGEES Refugees from Ladysmith

Background imageBoer Collection: Boer / Armoured Train / Begg

Boer / Armoured Train / Begg
TROOP MOVEMENTS Soldiers travel in an armoured train along a rocky embankment near Ladysmith

Background imageBoer Collection: Events / Africa / Boer War

Events / Africa / Boer War
Baden-Powell defends Mafeking

Background imageBoer Collection: Siege of Ladysmith 1899

Siege of Ladysmith 1899
THE SIEGE OF LADYSMITH A " Long Tom" gun in use during the siege of Ladysmith

Background imageBoer Collection: Mafeking / Relief Hailed

Mafeking / Relief Hailed
MAFEKING Three cheers for B P : Relief of Mafeking is hailed by a patriotic British boy in his garden

Background imageBoer Collection: Transvaal Boer Farm

Transvaal Boer Farm
A Boer farm in the Transvaal

Background imageBoer Collection: British Colonial Troops

British Colonial Troops
British colonial troops, fresh from active service in South Africa (presumably the Boer War) in Kensington Gardens, London

Background imageBoer Collection: Boer War Camp Scene

Boer War Camp Scene
British camp scene during the Boer War where, according to private Ward of the Frontier Mounted Police, Borwicks Baking Powder enabled them to enjoy excellent bread

Background imageBoer Collection: Baden-Powell at Mafeking

Baden-Powell at Mafeking
LORD ROBERT STEPHENSON SMYTH BADEN-POWELL English army and Chief scout rejects Boer embassy calling on him to surrender Mafeking

Background imageBoer Collection: Spion Kop - Anon

Spion Kop - Anon
At SPION KOP, the British are initially successful, but are compelled to retreat from the hilltop they have captured, failing to break through the Boer lines

Background imageBoer Collection: Spion Kop / Warren Bath

Spion Kop / Warren Bath
At SPION KOP, Sir Charles Warren insists on his morning bath before the battle, in which his division performs well though the action is ultimately unsuccessful

Background imageBoer Collection: Spion Kop - Bordeaux

Spion Kop - Bordeaux
At SPION KOP, the British take the hill, but are unable to hold it and have to retire with heavy losses

Background imageBoer Collection: Spion Kop - P. Journal

Spion Kop - P. Journal
At SPION KOP, Buller and Warren fail to break through the Boer lines despite taking Spion Kop; they have to retire with heavy losses

Background imageBoer Collection: Moffat and Boer

Moffat and Boer
Robert Moffat makes a big impression on Boer farmers and African tribespeople when he starts preaching in southern Africa

Background imageBoer Collection: Churchill / Boer War / Menpe

Churchill / Boer War / Menpe
WINSTON CHURCHILL British statesman and author as a Boer War correspondent

Background imageBoer Collection: Nz Troops to Boer War

Nz Troops to Boer War
Troops heading for South Africa, leave Wellington, New Zealand




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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: The Boer War and its Impact on South Africa" Step back in time to the late 19th century, as we explore the captivating history of the Boer people. From Churchill's capture during the Boer War to a map depicting Southern Africa in 1898, these hints offer glimpses into a significant chapter. Amidst this tumultuous period, Princess Louise graced South African soil, leaving an indelible mark on local culture. Meanwhile, General Sir Redvers Buller strategized tirelessly to overcome obstacles faced by British forces in their quest for victory. The battles of Tweebosch and Colenso etched themselves into history books as fierce clashes that shaped the outcome of the war. Witnessing it all was General Sir Frederick Poole, a distinguished British army officer who would later play a crucial role in World War I. As Lord Brooke ascended to become Warwick's 6th Earl, Princess Helena and Prince Christian Victor embarked on an unforgettable journey through South Africa's diverse landscapes. Yet amidst these tales of royalty and bravery emerged caricatures such as Paul Kruger portrayed as an Ogre - reflecting political tensions at that time. In one poignant moment frozen forever by a creator's brushstroke lies The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th, 1900 – capturing both heroism and sacrifice amid darkness. And let us not forget those brave Boer soldiers firing their rifles with determination – symbols of resistance against foreign occupation during this Second Boer War. Join us on this historical expedition where stories unfold like pages from forgotten diaries; where triumphs are celebrated alongside heart-wrenching sacrifices; where heroes emerge from unlikely places; and where cultures collide amidst conflict-ridden landscapes. Discover how these events have left an enduring legacy within South Africa’s rich tapestry of history.